2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
