2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | 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 | 360 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 85 L |
