2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 530 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |