2009 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Edge weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2009 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
