2008 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2008 BMW 750.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
