2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Opel Antara 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 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 325 | Antara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |