2000 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
