2008 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2008 BMW 135 and 2008 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
