2012 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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:
| 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Captiva | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4673 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2707 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
