2017 Ford Fusion Sport vs. 2017 BMW 340i: Can Ford beat BMW? [Video]

Hot or Not, The souped-up Ford Fusion Sport

In this episode, TFL’s test driver, Paul Gerrard, takesĀ Ford Fusion Sport with performance summer tires and a BMW 340i xDrive with all-season tires to TFL’s mile-high test track to see which sport sedanĀ wins. On paper, the two cars appear evenly matched. Check out the specs below and let us then check out the video to see what car comes out on top.

2017 Ford Fusion Sport AWD 2017 BMW 340i xDrive
Price $41,675 $59,920
Engine Twin-turbo, 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 Twin-scroll turbo, 3.0-liter inline 6
Horsepower/Torque 325 hp / 380 lb-ft. torque (when running 93 octane fuel) 320 hp / 330 lb-ft. torque
Curb weight 3,681 lbs. 3,710 lbs.
Tires Ā 19-inch summer performance tires 18-inch all-season run-flat tires
0-60 mph
(as tested at TFL’s track)
Ā 6.82 seconds 4.8 seconds

 

 

 

 

To check out the times of each vehicle on our tight and twisting track, watch the video. Hint: Despite the similarities on specs, one car was 3 seconds faster than the other.