2006 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. 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 88 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2007 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 179 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
