2012 BMW 535 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, both 2012 BMW 535 and 2012 BMW 730 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 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 730. 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
