2003 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 10 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 915 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530. 2013 Bentley Mulsane has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Mulsane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 530 | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 20.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
