2005 BMW 325 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 7 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 45 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
