2006 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |