2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
