2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Opel Omega

To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 530 2005 Opel Omega
Make BMW Opel
Model 530 Omega
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 184 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 225 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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