2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Microbus. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 90 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Microbus. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Microbus has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 530 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
