2011 BMW 335 vs. 2010 BMW 535
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 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 535 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW 335 and 2010 BMW 535 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 535 |
| 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 | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
