2008 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 116 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
