2011 BMW 535 i vs. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 i and 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 535 i and 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 BMW 535 i.
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, both vehicles can yield 406 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 535 i has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 535 i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2011 BMW 535 i | 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
