2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.
Because 2009 BMW 535 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2009 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 125 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
