The 3,472-pound BMW 530i, the volume model in the range, employs a 225-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline six. This car with a manual is rated 30 mpg on the highway. It is the only model made available for test so far. No surplus of low-rpm torque, but smooth 3.0-liter six keeps pulling to provide fine performance. Test manual-transmission averaged 20.4 mpg in driving that included about 60 percent highway miles. Automatic-transmission versions are likely to be slightly less fuel-efficient. All engines require premium fuel. Good trunk room, though high liftover. Hinges covered to prevent crushing packages.

2004 BMW 530i Sedan is a 4-Door, rear wheel drive luxury sedan with seating for 5. BMW 530i 2004 pumps and water pump information. It comes standard with a 6 speed manual transmission and a 3.0L I6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 225@4900 and a torque rating of 214@3500. It has an EPA fuel economy rating of 20 city/30 highway miles per gallon. It's engine revs smoothly, the shifter travels between gates fluidly, the steering provides excellent road feel and feedback, the brakes work flawlessly and the Sport suspension somehow soaks up road anomalies while simultaneously keeping the car firmly planted to the pavement.

Compare this 530i with the new 2004 Camry.

2004 Camry

Think Smooth. Think Confident. Think Comfortable. As Toyota Solara make clear, the new Highlander is equipped with either a responsive 155-horsepower, VVT-I, 4-cylinder engine or a powerful 220-horsepower, VVT-I, DOHC V-6. If that weren't enough, this most civilized of SUVs is available with 2-wheel drive, or, if you're anticipating less-than-ideal driving conditions, there's full-time four-wheel-drive. Other standard features include Vehicle Skid Control with TRAC Traction Control, rack and pinion steering, and MacPherson strut-type front and rear suspensions. What's more, Toyota offers a host of bargain parts and accessories to improve performance tenfold. With standard features like driver and front passenger air bags and ABS with Brake Assist, it's clear Solara takes safety into consideration. Add to that list Electronic Brake-force Distribution, as well as a host of other safety features, and it starts to look like safety is more than a consideration with this SUV.

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