2004 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 523 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
