2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 78 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2011 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |