2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 118 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |