2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 371 kg more than 2010 BMW 535.
Because 2010 BMW 535 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 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, 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 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Edge |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
