2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 728 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |