2008 BMW 528 vs. 2008 BMW 745
To start off, both 2008 BMW 528 and 2008 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2008 BMW 528. 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 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2008 BMW 745 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 528 | 745 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
