2006 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
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) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (301 Nm). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 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 |
