2007 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
