2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 BMW 525 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 85 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 650 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 650 | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |