2009 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 327 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara. 2007 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 325 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | Navara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |