2012 BMW 740 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |
