2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-150 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
