2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fiesta | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |