2008 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
