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 |