2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
