2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 BMW X3
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
