2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 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, 2009 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Ford Taurus X | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X5 | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |