2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2007 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 325 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |