2006 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2415 mm |