2007 BMW 525 i Automatic vs. 2007 BMW 525 i Sport
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic and 2007 BMW 525 i Sport were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 i Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 i Sport (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic. (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 i Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 BMW 525 i Sport.
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 i Sport (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 i Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic. 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 i Sport has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 i Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 i Automatic | 2007 BMW 525 i Sport | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
