2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Renault Duster 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 192 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 535 | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2673 mm |