BMW 525i had been the industry benchmark in the midsize luxury sports sedan market for ages. Great looks, coupled with superior performance, ride and handling, and a refined interior have and now continue to set it apart from its competitors. The Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E Class are perhaps its closest competition. It is powered by a 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine. According to BMW, this car with an automatic runs from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. This car will top out around $57,000. Stand-alone options are also available, such as rear seat heaters, Park Distance Control, radar-operated Active Cruise Control, a navigation system, a rear seat entertainment system with DVD player, a head-up display and Sirius satellite radio.

The 5 Series 2004 BMW 525i Sedan is a 4-Door, rear wheel drive luxury sedan with seating for 5. It comes standard with a 6 speed manual transmission and a 2.5L I6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 184@6000 and a torque rating of 175@3500. Also see BMW 525i parts and prices. It has an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 city/28 highway miles per gallon. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. This car's closest competitors include the Acura 3.5 RL, the Jaguar X-Type, and the Volvo S80. Its color is Titanium and Interior Color is Black.

Compare this 525i with the new 2004 LS430.

2004 LS430

2004 Lexus LS 430's cabin has been designed to assure that rear seat passengers don't suffer; after all, the chauffeur shouldn't get all the breaks. The impression that counts most while driving a Lexus LS 430 deals with the basic act of driving, as with any other vehicle. Its adaptive cruise control maintains a safe distance between you and other cars; outside mirrors tilt down when reversing and fold flat when the engine is turned off; GPS with moving map and voice directions; tiny TV cameras that display, on the navigation screen, a view out the rear when backing up; beepers to indicate space remaining in front and behind when parking; headlights that turn; 16-way power driver's seat; heated front seats that give your back a massage; power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel; keyless entry; and at least a dozen others. It is a car of luxury, style and performance.

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