2005 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 245 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 535 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |
