2007 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |
