2006 Kia Pregio vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Kia Pregio 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio.
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 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio 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 Kia Pregio | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Pregio | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |