2005 BMW 535 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 535 | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
