2008 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 Kia Carens.
Because 2008 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 2008 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens, 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2006 Kia Carens | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1975 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |