2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 530 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
