2007 BMW 550 vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 325 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 550 and 2001 BMW 325 are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
