2005 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 8 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Juke |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
