2004 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 5 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 525 | G8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
