2006 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 360 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |