2005 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 80 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
