2005 BMW 530 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 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 | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |