2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
