2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 2 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 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
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 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 530 | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
