2006 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 6 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal. 2012 Buick Regal 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. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 530 | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 530 | Regal |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |