2006 BMW 545 vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | BMW | Xedos |
| Model | 545 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
