2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2007 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2007 BMW 325 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Accent | 325 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |