2007 BMW 335 vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2007 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
