2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |