2012 BMW 535 d vs. 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive
To start off, both 2012 BMW 535 d and 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive 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 535 d is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 d (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 d should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 BMW 535 d.
Because 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535 d. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive 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 535 d (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 d | 2012 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 311 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2135 kg |
| 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 | 4.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
