2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic vs. 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic and 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic.
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, 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 i Steptronic | 2007 BMW 530 d Exclusive Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 255 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |