2000 BMW 316 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 316 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
