2012 BMW 530 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 125 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
