2004 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2004 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
