2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |