2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535. 2010 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4856 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
