2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
