2011 BMW 535 vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Antara would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Opel Antara. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 535 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
