2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 135 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
