2012 BMW 535 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 2012 BMW 535 and 2008 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| 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 | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
