2006 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
