2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Camry (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2005 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
