2010 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2010 BMW 528 and 2010 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 528 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion. 2010 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW 528 | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Fusion |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |