2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |