2010 Ford Edge vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 501 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
Because 2012 BMW 740 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 2012 BMW 740. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Edge | 740 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
