2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 148 kg more than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2011 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rendezvous | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |