2004 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |