2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 337 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
