2003 BMW 525 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 525 would be higher. Both 2003 BMW 525 and 2005 BMW 325 are equipped with a 2,492 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 184 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 525 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
