2008 BMW 650 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 650 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
