2008 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 311 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.1 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 | 1680 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |