2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4400 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
