2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc, 2008 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 148 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 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 | 1460 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |