2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 398 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |