2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-250 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |
