2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 132 L |
