2007 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestar 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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 Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Freestar | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestar | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
