2009 BMW 120 vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2006 BMW 523 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 120 | 523 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |