2009 BMW 650 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 150 L |
