2005 BMW 320 Ci vs. 2005 BMW 320 Ci Cabriolet

To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 Ci and 2005 BMW 320 Ci Cabriolet were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 BMW 320 Ci and 2005 BMW 320 Ci Cabriolet are equipped with a 2,171 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 Ci Cabriolet weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 320 Ci.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 210 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2005 BMW 320 Ci 2005 BMW 320 Ci Cabriolet
Make BMW BMW
Model 320 320
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2171 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 221 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 63 L