2006 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |