2008 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 135 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |
