2005 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |