2008 BMW 745 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 1149 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 745 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |