2008 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
