2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |