2009 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
