2005 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 951 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
