2007 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 6 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
