2005 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
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.
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2005 BMW 525 | 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 525 | i-MiEV |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3678 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1585 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 2.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 1.9 L/100km |