BMW 325xi vs Pontiac Bonneville
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Overview
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 325xi | SE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,800 | $27,965 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp (best) | 205 hp |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 230 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 18 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,560 lbs (best) | 3,633 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.6 in (best) |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.2 in (best) |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 325xi325xi | Pontiac BonnevilleSE |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 325xi | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325xi $32,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $27,965 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 325xi $34,600 MSRP | SLE $30,350 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GXP $35,585 MSRP |
BMW 325xi vs Pontiac Bonneville FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 BMW 325xi vs 2005 Pontiac Bonneville on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville starts lower at $27,965.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,965).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville leads on horsepower in this comparison (275).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 BMW 325xi or 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
- The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).