2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara.
Because 2012 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Antara | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2404 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
