2012 Ferrari 599 vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545. 2005 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 599 | 2005 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 599 | 545 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 652 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 335 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1961 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1336 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
