2012 BMW 330 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, both 2012 BMW 330 and 2012 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 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.
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2012 BMW 330 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 525 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
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 |