2008 BMW 540 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 806 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |