2010 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Gallardo | 535 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1166 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |