2005 BMW 525 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 729 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.
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 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
