2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2011 BMW 760 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 760 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 535 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |