2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1799 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 | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
