2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |