2009 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 3 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |