2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 18 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
