2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Toyota Prius 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 139 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1497 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
