2006 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | Panamera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |