2007 BMW 530 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 BMW 325.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |