2009 BMW 523 vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, both 2009 BMW 523 and 2009 BMW 328 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 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 523 | 328 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |