2006 BMW 530 xi Touring vs. 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring and 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring.
Because 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring 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 xi Touring (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 xi Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 xi Touring | 2006 BMW 530 i Sedan | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |