2009 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |