2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350. 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 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 6802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 115 L |