2006 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Camry (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2982 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
