2004 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
