2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |