2008 BMW 540 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 876 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |