2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-150 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
