2006 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (384 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 BMW 525. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 280 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | S | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 384 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 280 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
