2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Tata Safari

To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Tata Safari 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 80 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.

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 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 325 2008 Tata Safari
Make BMW Tata
Model 325 Safari
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5530 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
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 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2660 mm


 

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