2008 BMW 330 vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW 330 | 2003 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |