2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 650 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |