2006 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 709 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
