2006 Lexus SC vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Lexus SC 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 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | SC | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
