2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 520 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2009 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
