2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 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 59 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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 X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Mustang | X3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |