2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |
