2006 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2006 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 545 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
