2012 BMW 116 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 116 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 452 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.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 150 L |
