2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 92 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Camaro | 525 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
