2008 BMW 540 vs. 2001 BMW 320

To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 BMW 320.

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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 540 2001 BMW 320
Make BMW BMW
Model 540 320
Year Released 2008 2001
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1994 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 440 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 216 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.2 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 63 L


 

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