2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Mark II |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |