2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (343 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 Z4 (495 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
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2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | Z4 | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |