2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,398 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 44 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5398 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 70 L |