2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Koenigsegg CCX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 591 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Koenigsegg CCX.
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 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Koenigsegg CCX | |
Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
Model | 525 | CCX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 806 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 919 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |