2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-250 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 57 L |
