2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Meriva | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |