2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 BMW 650
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
