2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
