2010 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 666 kg more than 2010 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
