2005 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 525 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |