2008 BMW 535 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 535 would be higher. Both 2008 BMW 535 and 2013 BMW 5 Series are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
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 BMW 535 (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
