2005 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 525 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
