2007 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 402 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 229 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | SRX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3564 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
