2012 Toyota Camry vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 525 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1550 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 | 64 L | 70 L |
