2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 BMW 530 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot 407 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 407 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
