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 2,999 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 108 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 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 65 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 @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 227 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
