2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 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 85 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-250 | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |