2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |