2009 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
