2007 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (184 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
