2011 BMW 535 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
