2003 BMW 545 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 545 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 545 | 520 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |