2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2012 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X5 | Flex |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |