2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 53 L |
