2012 Ford Kuga vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Ford Kuga and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 Ford Kuga. 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Kuga | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Kuga | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
