2006 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Venza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |