2008 BMW 530 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 120 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |