2008 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 125 L |