2007 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 BMW 550. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 599 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |