2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW 335

To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 525 2007 BMW 335
Make BMW BMW
Model 525 335
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.8 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 89.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 240 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.8 seconds 5.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 63 L


 

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