2006 Ford Territory vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Territory | 325 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |