2006 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |