2010 BMW 335 vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 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 528 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 BMW 528. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528. 2011 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 335 | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 528 |
| 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 | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
