2005 Marcos TS vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TS would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Marcos TS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | TS | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2969 mm |
