2008 BMW 635 vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2008 BMW 635 and 2008 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 635 weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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, 2008 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 635 | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 635 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |