2006 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 1 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Borrego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4627 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |