2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Toyota Camry are equipped with a 2,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |