2007 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 525 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
