2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 BMW 730
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 BMW 730 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 402 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 160 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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 BMW 730 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |