2005 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 511 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 325 | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
