2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 BMW M6
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2008 BMW M6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
