2011 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 535 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
