2011 BMW 335 vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 528 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW 335 and 2010 BMW 528 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 528 |
| 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 | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
