2010 BMW 325 i vs. 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact

To start off, both 2010 BMW 325 i and 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 BMW 325 i and 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 i (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 i should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 i weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact. 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, 2010 BMW 325 i (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW 325 i 2010 BMW 325 ti Compact
Make BMW BMW
Model 325 325
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.8 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 63 L


 

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