2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118.
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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-350 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 51 L |
