2005 BMW 525 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 6 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, 2011 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
