2005 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
