2009 BMW 530 vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
