2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |