2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. 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 2006 Toyota Prius. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
