2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn LW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn LW would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW. 2005 Saturn LW has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saturn LW will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | 328 | LW |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
