2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 BMW M6
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW M6 (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M6 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 M6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
