2005 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |