2003 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 545. (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
