2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2007 Kia Cee'd, 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1582 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |