2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 493 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 7 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 80 L |
