2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 151 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 525 | Jimny |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |