2012 BMW 750 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 750 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
