2006 BMW 120 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 120 and 2012 BMW 325 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120.
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 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
