2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Taurus | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
