2010 Ferrari California vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari California would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 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 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ferrari California | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | California | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |