2005 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 397 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4150 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |