2009 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2007 Ford E-150 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. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
