2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. 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 122 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 987 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-150 | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 60 L |