2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Hummer H1
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Hummer H1 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H1 (300 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1544 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Hummer H1 (705 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Hummer H1 | |
| Make | BMW | Hummer |
| Model | 325 | H1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6604 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 195 L |
