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Difference between BMW 530i and 530ai?

BMW 530i

* Rear-wheel drive

* Inline-six cylinder engine

* 255 horsepower

* 294 pound-feet of torque

* 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds

* Top track speed of 155 mph

* Fuel economy: 21 MPG city/31 MPG highway

* Starting price: $53,400

BMW 530ai

* All-wheel drive

* Inline-six cylinder engine

* 300 horsepower

* 332 pound-feet of torque

* 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds

* Top track speed of 155 mph

* Fuel economy: 20 MPG city/29 MPG highway

* Starting price: $56,400

Key differences:

* The BMW 530ai has all-wheel drive, while the 530i has rear-wheel drive.

* The 530ai has a more powerful engine than the 530i.

* The 530i is more fuel-efficient than the 530ai.

* The 530i is less expensive than the 530ai.