2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 BMW 330

To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford E-150 2009 BMW 330
Make Ford BMW
Model E-150 330
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Van Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1077 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 6030 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 61 L