2007 BMW 525 vs. 2010 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2010 GMC Terrain 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, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2010 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 525 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
