2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
