2007 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |
