2003 BMW 530 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 227 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2003 BMW 530 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 530 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |