2010 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2010 BMW M5 and 2010 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2010 BMW M5.
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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M5 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
