2008 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 BMW 328. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 328 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 144 L |