2005 BMW 535 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 BMW 535 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 535 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 535 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |