2006 BMW 530 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
