2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 530 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
