2005 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |