2006 BMW 525 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320.
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, 1998 BMW 320 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1951 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
