2005 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 855 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 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 | 11.3 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 125 L |