2009 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 525. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
