2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 4 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 367 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 730 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |