2007 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LX weights approximately 27 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, 2006 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2006 Lexus LX | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 325 | LX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
