2005 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. Both 2005 BMW 325 and 2002 Opel Omega are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 239 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
