2006 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150.
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-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |