2005 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |