2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Scion iQ
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Scion iQ 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 206 more horse power than 2011 Scion iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Scion iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 955 kg more than 2011 Scion iQ. 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 Scion iQ. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Scion iQ | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | 535 | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |
