2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 528
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 528 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2009 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
