2007 BMW 525 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 50 kg more 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 @ 2900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
