2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Jeep Patriot 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 128 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 469 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot. 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 Jeep Patriot. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 535 | Patriot |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1758 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1697 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |