2007 BMW 745 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, both 2007 BMW 745 and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
