2010 BMW 325 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 325 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW 325 and 2011 BMW 325 are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 325 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
