2004 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |