2012 BMW 530 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
