2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Isuzu I-290 (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu I-290 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 525 | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
