2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 BMW 730
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 BMW 730 are equipped with a 2,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 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 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
