2012 Ford F-350 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 F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-350 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |