2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 599 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 105 L |