2008 BMW 523 vs. 2008 BMW 740
To start off, both 2008 BMW 523 and 2008 BMW 740 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2008 BMW 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 523 | 740 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.4 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 | 1500 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |