2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |