2003 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Ford E-150
To start off, 2005 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 998 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2005 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
