2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 and 2004 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 63 L |
