2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Ducato | 535 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |