2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 474 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
