2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 63 L |