2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 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 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |