2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Lumina | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
