2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
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 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 530 | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
