2008 BMW 550 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |