2006 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Honda S2000.
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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2006 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda S2000 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | S2000 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
