2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 Ferrari 599 and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 599 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
