2011 BMW 530 vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 BMW 530 and 2011 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 530 and 2011 BMW X3 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 530 | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
