2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 BMW 640 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 BMW 640 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 20 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 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 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2012 BMW 640 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 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 640 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 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 | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
