2010 Toyota Camry vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry.
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, 2010 Toyota Camry, 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Camry | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 525 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
