2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 17 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (198 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 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 | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
