2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 650 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |