2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |