2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 BMW 745

To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 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 745
Make BMW BMW
Model 525 745
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4398 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 6.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1945 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 88 L