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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
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 | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |