2007 BMW 550 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 445 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 550 | 750 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |