2005 Audi Allroad vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi Allroad would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Audi Allroad. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi Allroad.
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, 2005 Audi Allroad (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Allroad | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
