2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival, 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2902 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |