1996 BMW 530 vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mahindra |
| Model | 530 | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
