2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
