2008 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 405 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 270 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 325 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
