2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe vs. 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe and 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe.
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, 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe. 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 325 i Ci Coupe | 2008 BMW 325 i Sport Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 325 | 325 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |