2007 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mark II 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
