2012 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-150 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
