2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 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 100 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |