2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 BMW 545

To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 455 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 BMW 325 2007 BMW 545
Make BMW BMW
Model 325 545
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4397 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.8 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 82.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.7 seconds 5.9 seconds
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1975 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L