2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Reno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Reno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 525 | Reno |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |