2006 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
