2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
