2007 BMW 550 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 3 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 357 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 420 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
