2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 530 | 146 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
