2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranger | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
