2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 BMW 530 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 330 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |