2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 BMW 120 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 67 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 120 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.9 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 | 1475 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |