2006 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 360 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |