2012 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Suzuki Kizashi would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 335 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
