2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 132 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 535 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 535 | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |