2006 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
