2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-250 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 51 L |
