2003 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
