2009 BMW 525 i vs. 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 i and 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 i has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 i | 2009 BMW 525 i Sport Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |