2009 Lancia Phedra vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Phedra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 26 kg more than 2012 BMW 530.
Because 2012 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Phedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Phedra. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Phedra. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2009 Lancia Phedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lancia Phedra | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Phedra | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |