2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 1 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 245 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina 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 881 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Alpina | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
