2006 BMW 740 vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 BMW 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
