2002 BMW 330 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |