2004 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2004 BMW 530. 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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |