2006 BMW 530 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 120 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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
