2011 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2011 BMW 325 and 2011 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 325 | 2011 Opel Agila | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Agila |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
