2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Five Hundred | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |