2010 BMW 335 vs. 2011 BMW 335

To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 335 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW 335 and 2011 BMW 335 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW 335 2011 BMW 335
Make BMW BMW
Model 335 335
Year Released 2010 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 4587 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1783 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1384 mm 1372 mm
Wheelbase Size 2761 mm 2761 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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