2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
