2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 BMW 630
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 260 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, 2007 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 BMW 630 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 630 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |