2005 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 999 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |