2008 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2967 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |