2005 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 (270 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2012 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | BMW | Luxgen |
| Model | 325 | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1768 mm |
