2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1103 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
