2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Because 2006 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 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion, 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 530 | Dion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
