2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Ducato | 328 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |