2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 530 | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |