2011 BMW 530 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, both 2011 BMW 530 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. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 530 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 520 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |