2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. 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 2012 BMW 550. 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
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2012 BMW 335 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 335 | 550 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |