2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
