2009 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |