2003 BMW 530 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
