2011 Ford Transit Connect 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 Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 174 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Transit Connect | 116 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
