2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LX (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LX weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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 Lexus LX (445 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Lexus LX | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 325 | LX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |
