2008 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 609 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5409 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |