2009 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
