2008 BMW 528 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | 528 | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
