2004 BMW 525 vs. 2011 BMW 135
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 BMW 135.
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, 2011 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2011 BMW 135 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 135 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
