2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 BMW 730
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 BMW 730 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 and 2009 BMW 730 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 530 | 2009 BMW 730 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 730 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 215 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |