2005 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |
