2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 784 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |