2006 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
