2006 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2983 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
