2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 631 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
