2008 Opel Antara vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Antara | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Antara | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |