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 425 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.

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, 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. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

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 AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1625 kg 2050 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 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 70 L


 

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