2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 and 2004 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,254 cc (18 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 BMW 545. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 will offer significantly more control. 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 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | 545 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
