2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | SSR | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |