2005 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2436 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |