2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2011 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |