2009 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 631 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCX | |
Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
Model | 520 | CCX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 806 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 919 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 18 L/100km |