2012 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Because 2005 Suzuki Alto is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Alto will offer significantly more control. 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (56 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 525 | Alto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
