2009 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |