2009 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 599 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |