2012 BMW 530 vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 630 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 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 630.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 630 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| 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 | 271 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
