2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 612 | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |