2009 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
