2009 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
