2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc, 2006 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2006 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | BMW | Saab |
Model | 530 | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4195 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |