2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 490 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Cayenne | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4806 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1705 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
