2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
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 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 525 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |