2007 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |