2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 335 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |