2010 BMW 550 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 550 would be higher. 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 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 550 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
