2005 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. 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 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 530 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
