2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116.
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 F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | F-250 | 116 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |