2011 BMW 320 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, both 2011 BMW 320 and 2011 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 320 and 2011 BMW 520 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 320 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
