2004 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 111 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
