2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |