2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 BMW 128.
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, 2010 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Fusion | 128 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
