2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Ford Focus 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |