2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 360 | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |