2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 BMW 325 are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
