2012 BMW 328 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, both 2012 BMW 328 and 2012 BMW 528 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 328 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4536 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
