2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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 Dodge Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
