2008 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |