2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 530 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 120 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |