2006 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Saleen S7
To start off, 2009 Saleen S7 is newer by 3 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2009 Saleen S7.
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, 2009 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2009 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | BMW | Saleen |
| Model | 550 | S7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 2.8 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2692 mm |
