2011 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Ranger 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 157 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ranger. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Ranger | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Ranger | 335 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |