2009 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |