2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |