2000 BMW 318 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
