2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford E-350 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |