2005 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
