2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Chevrolet SSR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | SSR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5965 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
