2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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 241 kg more than 2011 BMW X6.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
