2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2011 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Transit Connect | 530 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |