2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hummer H3 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hummer H3 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 Hummer H3 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | BMW | Hummer |
| Model | 525 | H3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
