2007 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Fiat Stilo (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
