2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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. Both 2008 BMW 330 and 2007 BMW 530 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 48 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 480 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |