2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
