2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR

To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 and 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 804 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 530 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
Make BMW Koenigsegg
Model 530 CCXR
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2996 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 1064 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 1060 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 6100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 400 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 2.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4293 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 22 L/100km


 

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