2006 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TS 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 545 | TS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
