2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 691 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |