2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Relay (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Because 2006 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saturn Relay (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 325 | Relay |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
