2007 BMW 320 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 320 and 2012 BMW 525 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
