2003 BMW 545 vs. 2005 BMW 535
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2005 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 545 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
