2006 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
