2010 Ford Focus vs. 2012 BMW 335

To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford Focus 2012 BMW 335
Make Ford BMW
Model Focus 335
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1174 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 4445 mm 4624 mm
Vehicle Width 1725 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1488 mm 1394 mm
Wheelbase Size 2614 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 57 L


 

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