2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | M3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
