2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 750

To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 430 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2009 BMW 750
Make BMW BMW
Model 320 750
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 363 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 224 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 90 L


 

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