2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 545 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
