2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2008 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-150 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 63 L |
