2012 Peugeot 408 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 408 and 2012 BMW 535 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 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 408 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.
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2012 Peugeot 408 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Peugeot | BMW |
Model | 408 | 535 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |