2011 BMW 135 vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 328 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW 135 and 2010 BMW 328 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 BMW 135.
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, 2011 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 135 | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 135 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
