2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 BMW 528.
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, 2010 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 520 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
