2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | MM Roadster | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
