2006 BMW 525 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 70 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 525 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |