Ford Focus RS500 vs BMW M135i
| Category | Ford Focus RS500 | BMW M135i (F20) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 320 / 316 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 460 / 339 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1468 / 3236 | 1503 / 3314 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 238 / 235 | 213 / 210 |
| Average price | €46,000 | €44,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS500 | BMW M135i (F20) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (06/2008 - 05/2015) | 1:28.60 | 1:26.60 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:30.80 | 1:25.10 |
| Blyton Park Circuit | 1:09.40 | 1:07.70 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.80 | 1:15.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus RS500 | BMW M135i (F20) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.3 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.4 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.0 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 10.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS500 | BMW M135i (F20) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 266 kph (165 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.0 s @ 1706 ft | 18.7 s @ 1598 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (460 ft) | 146 m (478 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS500 | BMW M135i (F20) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
M135i is the fastest by considerable margin.
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