2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
