2009 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5495 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
