2004 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | Ducato |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |