2008 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 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 106 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 360 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 120 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |