2009 BMW 328 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 BMW 328 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. Both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 BMW 530 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 328 | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |