2013 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, both 2013 Ford F-150 and 2013 BMW M5 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 657 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | M5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2477 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5888 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2464 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1933 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3683 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 70 L |
