2009 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | 458 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |