2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4200 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
