2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
