2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 530 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
