2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-250 | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |