2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-350 | 118 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 51 L |