2000 BMW 318 vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
