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.

Because 2010 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.

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2010 BMW 535 2010 BMW 550
Make BMW BMW
Model 535 550
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback 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 1200 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4999 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 3066 mm 3066 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L