2003 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2003 BMW 520 and 2003 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2003 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 612 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2003 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | 520 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
