2007 BMW 118 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |