2007 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
