2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Lumina | 325 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |