2003 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |