2004 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
