2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 BMW 740 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 and 2011 BMW 740 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 BMW 740.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
