2005 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 745 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
