2004 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon is newer by 5 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Avalon (248 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
