2009 BMW 530 d Sport vs. 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 d Sport and 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 530 d Sport and 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530 d Sport. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530 d Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 BMW 530 d Sport. 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 d Automatic (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530 d Sport. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530 d Sport. 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 d Sport has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 d Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 d Sport | 2009 BMW 530 d Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |