2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
