2007 BMW 328 vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
