2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc, 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 525 | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
