2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
