2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 BMW 325 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 65 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |