2005 BMW 525 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 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 730 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 730 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |