2007 BMW 760 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2006 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5971 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
