2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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 E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |