2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z4 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
