2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 3 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 5,409 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 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1009 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 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 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | E-350 | 730 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |