2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2011 BMW 740.
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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 740 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |