2012 BMW 325 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, both 2012 BMW 325 and 2012 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 325 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
