2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 863 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
