2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 325 | 530 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |