2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Opel Agila

To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Opel Agila 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 231 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Opel Agila. 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 Opel Agila. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Agila. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Agila 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.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 535 2011 Opel Agila
Make BMW Opel
Model 535 Agila
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 1247 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
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 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4905 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Width 1859 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1463 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2969 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 41 L


 

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