2009 BMW 125 vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2007 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 125 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
