2007 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 5 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 111 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | BMW | Dacia |
| Model | 525 | Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
