2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Kia Magentis 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 77 more horse power than 2007 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Magentis weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Kia Magentis | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 325 | Magentis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |