2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 5 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, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 |
