2005 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
