2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545.
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 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-250 | 545 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
