2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 BMW 650

To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 BMW 650 are equipped with a 4,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 360 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.

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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 550 2007 BMW 650
Make BMW BMW
Model 550 650
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 241 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 5.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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