2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW 750
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
