2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
