2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | E-350 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
