2012 BMW 320 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 BMW 320 and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 320 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
