2008 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |