2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 530 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
