2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 BMW X5
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (181 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2926 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
