2008 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
