2012 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 535 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2450 mm |
