2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |