2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 and 2006 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 550 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
