2011 BMW 320 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 BMW 320 and 2011 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 320 and 2011 BMW 325 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
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 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 320 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 325 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |