2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3824 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |