2012 BMW 535 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, both 2012 BMW 535 and 2012 BMW 740 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 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
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 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 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 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 535 | 740 |
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 | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1950 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 | 7.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |