2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Explorer | 530 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
