2009 BMW 530 vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 268 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
