2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Peugeot 407 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 407 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
