2006 BMW 118 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 118 and 2012 BMW 525 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
