2007 BMW 118 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
