2007 BMW 525 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
