2005 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 530 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
