2004 BMW 530 vs. 2003 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 545. (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 2003 BMW 545 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 545 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |