2007 BMW 550 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (268 HP @ 6650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6650 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
