2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Solstice | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
