2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 530 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
