2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 142 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 530 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
