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 |