2008 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
