2004 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |