2007 BMW 545 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |