2005 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2005 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 535 (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
