2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 Ford Mustang and 2011 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Mustang | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 412 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 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 | 1687 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 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 |
