2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
