2005 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
