2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |