2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Opel Corsa | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Corsa | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |