2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325. 2004 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 325 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 63 L |