2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Honda CR-V 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 49 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |