2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 61 L |
