2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-150 | 125 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |