2005 BMW 645 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 645 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 645 | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |