2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
