2006 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |