2007 Peugeot Boxer vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Peugeot Boxer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot Boxer has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot Boxer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot Boxer | 2005 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | Boxer | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
