2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
