2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (439 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 249 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
