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 185 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.

Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 740. 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 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 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 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 8.7 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 82 L


 

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