2012 BMW 528 vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, both 2012 BMW 528 and 2012 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 528 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
