2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 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 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |