2006 Lancia Phedra vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Phedra 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 120 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Phedra.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lancia Phedra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Phedra. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Phedra 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 Lancia Phedra | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Phedra | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
