2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 516 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Transit Connect | 650 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
