2008 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Tata Safari

To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 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. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.

Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari 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.

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