2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 530 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
