2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |