2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 BMW 116 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
