2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Mahindra Scorpio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 946 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Mahindra |
Model | 320 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |