2011 BMW 535 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 2 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 133 kg more than 2011 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
