2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 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 33 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 BMW 325.
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 Chevrolet Equinox, 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 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Equinox | 325 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1717 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 63 L |
