2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2013 BMW X6. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 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 X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 85 L |
