2006 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 530 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
