2009 BMW 125 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2009 BMW 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 125 | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |