2008 BMW 525 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 6 series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2856 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |