2008 Hummer H3 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 Hummer H3 and 2008 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hummer H3 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Hummer | BMW |
Model | H3 | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |