2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 525 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |