2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 320 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
