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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
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 | 2995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |