1998 BMW 330 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 BMW 330.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 520 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |