2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Mahindra Bolero
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Mahindra Bolero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. (93 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2007 Mahindra Bolero 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, 2007 Mahindra Bolero 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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Bolero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Mahindra Bolero | |
| Make | BMW | Mahindra |
| Model | 530 | Bolero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
