2001 BMW 745 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
