2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Suzuki SX4 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
