2000 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
