2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Toyota MR2 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 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 764 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
