2009 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 824 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 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 | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |