2009 BMW 135 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 125 L |