2010 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 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), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 246 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 @ 1200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 535 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |