2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-150 and 2011 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 320. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford E-150 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-150 | 320 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 57 L |