2011 BMW 520 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, both 2011 BMW 520 and 2011 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 520 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 520 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
