2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 BMW 325 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 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 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 530 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |