2009 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250.
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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |